The Kvichak River, which already provides Igiugig with drinking water and sockeye salmon, could also serve as its primary source of electricity.
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Fairbanks’ famously severe cold snaps are getting less cold and more rare
Over the last 80-some years, there’s been a noticeable change in Fairbanks: The more recent cold snaps haven’t been as cold, and they’re occurring less frequently than they used to.
New salmon-counting technique treats Alaska stream like a crime scene
Much of salmon-counting in Alaska is done by watching salmon swim through specially designed stations. But what if you could count the number of fish just by testing for DNA in a bottle of river water? There’s a new technique that could make that happen, according to a newly published study.
Found in a cave in Northwest Alaska, an ancient tooth offers insights into the first inhabitants of the Americas
A 9,000-year-old child’s tooth found in a cave near Deering, Alaska, belonged to a “relative of all other Native Americans,” says archaeologist Jeff Rasic. The tooth is the oldest human remains found in the Arctic.
As carbon emissions increase, salmon may lose crucial sense of smell
A researcher at the University of Washington said this study is a concern for all salmon from the Pacific Northwest to Alaska — particularly for populations that are currently struggling.
Juneau fluoride study confirms old science, but doesn’t sway opponents
New research shows higher cavity procedure rates among Juneau children on Medicaid compared to when the city fluoridated its tap water.